Below Average
#2061 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Pemberton Township High School
High School · Pemberton Township School District · Pemberton, NJ
A high school in Pemberton, NJ where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
148 ARNEYS MOUNT ROAD, Pemberton, NJ 08068
- Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pemberton Township High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,570
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
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Pemberton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $28,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pemberton Township High School is listed in Pemberton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pemberton Township High School
Pemberton Township High School is a public high school in Pemberton, NJ, part of Pemberton Township School District, serving approximately 1,040 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,061 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pemberton Township High School
What grades does Pemberton Township High School serve?
Pemberton Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pemberton Township High School?
Pemberton Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,040 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pemberton Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pemberton Township High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pemberton Township High School rank in NJ?
Pemberton Township High School ranks #2,061 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pemberton Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pemberton Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pemberton Township High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pemberton Township High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pemberton Township High School a charter school?
No, Pemberton Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pemberton Township High School a Title I school?
No, Pemberton Township High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pemberton Township High School?
61.3% of students at Pemberton Township High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (609) 893-8141
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08068)
- 6,811
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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